Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has hailed the appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru.
The governor noted that the appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff was a product of hard work, commitment, dedication and outstanding professionalism.
Governor El-Rufai, in his congratulatory message to the appointment of Major General Attahiru to lead the Nigerian Army, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing him.
Governor El-Rufai expressed his belief that under the leadership of Maj. Gen. Attahiru, the Nigerian Army would be taken to greater levels of proficiency and responsiveness in the discharge of its constitutional duties.
He noted that the people and Government of Kaduna State were very proud of the new Army Chief, and optimistic that he would succeed and take the Nigerian Army to greater heights.
Governor El-Rufai wished the new COAS the very best in his new office, and highlighted the strategic relationship between Kaduna State and the Nigerian Army.
He assured that a grand reception would be planned for the incoming Army Chief by the People and Government of Kaduna State.
In the same vein, Governor El-Rufai congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Ishiaka Amao.
He wished them the highest success in their crucial new endeavours.
